How to Fix Computer Lagging

Although modern computers are incredibly fast, even the fastest computer has a limit to how much multitasking it can support. Computers "lag" when stressed beyond their hardware capabilities, as the processor is unable to complete all requests and calculations in a timely fashion, resulting in a delay before orders are carried out. You can eliminate slowdown this by keeping your multitasking to a bare minimum and selecting which programs to close or keep open.

Instructions

    • 1

      Press "Ctrl," "Alt," and "Del" at the same time.

    • 2

      Select the "Start Task Manager" option if using Vista or Windows 7.

    • 3

      Click on the "Applications" tab.

    • 4

      Click on any programs that are not immediately necessary and press "End Task."

    • 5

      Continue closing programs until the lag subsides.

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